Head of Research & Development Funding

Join to apply for the Head of Research & Development Funding role at Department for Culture, Media and Sport Join to apply for the Head of Research & Development Funding role at Department for Culture, Media and Sport Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Department for Culture, Media and Sport provided pay range This range is provided by Department for Culture, Media and Sport. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range The Chief Scientific Adviser team provides scientific and technical leadership within the department, gives direct advice to ministers and officials and ensures that the department is able to draw upon the best possible research and evidence. Professor Tom Crick MBE is the DCMS Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) The CSA is supported by a team who coordinate and provide rigorous and robust, scientific and technical advice, and challenge, to the department. The team enables access to expertise through links with the UK science and research communities, and across government. The DCMS Science and Analysis Research & Development (R&D) Programme funds experimental, cross-cutting, and long-term evidence development with an emphasis on developing sustainable research collaborations, knowledge sharing and networks. This role presents an exciting opportunity to develop a vision and strategy for the next phase of the programme, leading a team of three that sits within the CSA team. Responsibilities include: Develop and lead the next phase of the DCMS Science and Analysis R&D Programme, ensuring its delivery, impact and linkage to wider Departmental R&D work and priorities. Conduct an evaluation of the first three years (22/23-24/25) of the £8.3m Programme; consolidating findings and best practice. Lead and coordinate the development of a robust and sustainable R&D ecosystem for DCMS, including governance, assurance, and best practices. Manage senior relationships, both across Government and within the department: the CSA, the Director of Analysis and across analysis, strategy and policy. Develop close working relationships with relevant organisations such as UK Research and Innovation, DCMS Arms Length Bodies and related funding agencies. We are running an online information session where prospective applicants can find out more about the role. This will be hosted by Professor Tom Crick and Nicole Huggins, and will take place on: Friday 6th June, 11:30am. The session will be an opportunity to hear more about the role, the team and wider directorate and the department. It will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions. Please register your interest by filling out this Registration form by 5pm, Thursday 5th June and you will be sent an invitation. For more information about the role and how to apply, please visit www.civilservicejobs.gov.uk Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Other Industries Public Policy Offices Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Department for Culture, Media and Sport by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Research And Development” roles. Congleton, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 4 hours ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Post Doctoral Research Associate in Globalisation and Sustainable Global Value Chains Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago Bolton, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago Head of Global Blockchain Research & Development Manchester, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago Manchester, England, United Kingdom 1 day ago Warrington, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr